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D I S K F I L E ' 9 7 -- Docs, Part 2
Original Disk File by Bill Crooks (in the public domain)
Additional enhancements and modifications by Doreen Horne
Loadstar 128 version and text by Bob Markland
PRINTER MODULE
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The size and complexity of DISK FILE '97 and the Printer Module
necessitate the separate Printer Module, which may be accessed from the
Boot Menu or from within the program.
To prevent loss of valuable data, you MUST SAVE records in memory
before invoking this function from within the program. Reload the file of
your choice from the Printer Module.
Load File to Print
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This function is the same as that in the main program. On second and
subsequent loads, you are reminded that records in memory will be destroyed
and given the opportunity to abort.
Print in 3 Column Format
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Choose this option to print a file in 3 column PICA format.
Select - Lowercase/Uppercase
Uppercase/Graphics
If the records appear on the screen in lowercase selecting the uppercase
option will print names in uppercase. Records which appear on the screen in
lowercase and uppercase will print as uppercase and graphic symbols.
Enter the date in mm/dd/yy format and press RETURN.
Hold down the SHIFT key to cancel print, keeping in mind that a
quantity of data may remain in your printer's buffer.
Print in 5 Column (Condensed) Format
------------------------------------
This option prints all records in 5 column condensed format, provided
your printer supports this option. Proceed as above.
NOTE: The Epson and Star printers used for testing revert to PICA upon
encountering any graphics characters. Thus, you may not be able to use the
uppercase/graphics mode to print some files in 5 columns.
Printer Problems
The printer control codes are stored in variables within the module. If
your printer does not perform as expected, you can make permanent changes
in the following manner:
Press STOP/RESTORE
Enter LIST 60-90 and press RETURN
PD = Printer Device Number (4)
SA(1) = Secondary Address - Lowercase/ Uppercase (7)
SA(2) = Secondary Address - Uppercase/Graphics (0)
PC$ = Printer command - Condensed
RS$ = Printer command - Reset/Initialize Printer
Depending upon your printer you may need to substitute Condensed OFF.
Save to Disk
Enter POKE186,D and press RETURN Where D = drive containing the DISK
FILE '97 program files.
Enter GOTO10000 and press RETURN
View Records in Memory (on-screen)
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This option functions in the same manner as its counterpart described
in DISK FILE '97 above.
View a Disk Directory
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Use this option to view a disk directory. Insert a disk in any active
drive and enter that number at the prompt.
Return to DISK FILE '97
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Place a disk containing DISK FILE '97 in any active drive and enter
that number at the prompt. To abort, specify a nonexistent drive.
Return to LOADSTAR
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You can go directly to LOADSTAR by placing a LOADSTAR disk in the drive
used to load DISK FILE '97. Enter the drive number and press RETURN at the
prompt.
DCMR CONVERSIONS
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For those who have used DCMR to catalog their disk collection, but
would like the added power of DISK FILE '97, use this conversion module to
quickly convert DCMR files to DISK FILE '97 format. The process makes a
copy of the files so you need not worry about the loss of data. Select this
module from the Boot Menu.
Each time the program is run, you are asked to indicate your drive
configuration. The conversion module supports the same drive types as DISK
FILE '97, including single and multiple drive systems. There is also a menu
option which allows you to change the configuration at any time.
All files on disk are presented individually. You must know which of
your files are DCMR data files. Attempting to convert any other file type
will cause the program to crash.
When a filename is displayed the following options are available:
y = Yes - Convert this file
n = No
q = Quit selecting
If a file has been flagged for conversion you are given an opportunity
to Continue the conversion or Abort to the Main Menu. When the conversion
is complete you may proceed with another conversion or go to DISK FILE
'97.
\\\\\ RETURN - Menu \\\\\